Partnership with parents

The adults who work with your child know a lot about children but not as much about your child. It’s important to tell them what they need to know. Then they can understand your child and help them.

It’s important for parents and early years settings to have a strong and respectful partnership.

A strong, trusting partnership will support two-way communication between you and your child’s key person or childminder.

Throughout the EYFS, settings must share information about your child’s progress.

Sharing information

Two-year-old progress check

All children who attend a setting or go to a childminder will have a developmental check between their second and third birthday. It will happen jointly with you and sometimes your health visitor.

The check helps your key person to focus on your child’s progress. It will also help you with ideas to keep chatting, playing and reading with your child at home.

You will receive a written summary about how your child is learning and developing.

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP)

In the final term of the Reception year, teachers complete an assessment known as the EYFS Profile for each child.

The Profile is a quick check of your child’s learning, which will be shared with you.

What to do if you are concerned

As a parent, you know your child best.

Health visitors and early years practitioners have expert knowledge of child development.

By working together, you can identify any difficulties your child has with their health, learning or development.

If your child is struggling with learning, their setting can offer extra support to meet their needs.